Svasara Treasure Chests & Boxes

Created with the belief that everyone should have a beautiful, unique and special place to keep the things they treasure...something visible and alive, becoming part of your story. Each is always unique & handmade with an element reminding us that we are all connected and part of something bigger. For example, the treasure boxes are all the same on the inside - just as we are all very different on the outside but consist of the same elements within.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Elephant Collection Treasure Chestsis a series of three abstract-shaped steel trunks (two ‘ears’ and one ‘head’). Together they form an abstract elephant’s head as reminder that we are all connected and part of something bigger.Click here to see more images and detail

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Svasara Treasure Chests are aboutcherishing who you are together.Staying connected to thatthrough something that is visible & alive.Allowing you to fall in love...over and over again.

precious treasure boxes to grand trunkstraditional to completely unique shapes & sizesbegins with your existing trunk or one created for youeach with customized design to include your meaningful objectsstyled to your taste & sensibilityto create a truly unique, beautiful and special placeto keep the things you both treasure togetherbecoming part of your story...

Specifically for new couples, I work with them to create a treasure chest that they have 1. before their wedding, 2. to be at the wedding for use in their life together or 3. after the wedding which incorporate materials/items from the wedding daycontact at rita [at] svasara [dot] com

Friday, May 8, 2009

A transformed Amish built cedar trunk ...with recycled rolled glass hand dyed silk fabric, embroidered and velvet fabrics, copper and petals from much cherished roses. The fabric serves as an elegant handle & the inside of chest is unfinished so the cedar scent is more fragrant.

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

...the outside box is covered in textured silver foil and stained in blue and bits of rose; the lid is covered in the same foil with blue and gold hued recycled rolled glass; a gold plated bangle with white colored stones serves as the handle; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

A wooden cigar box from Nicaragua transformed into a portfolio treasure box...

...the outside lid of the box is covered in lined patterned paper with a silver bangle in the middle; the box is stained in shades of rosewood & blue; inside is painted in a metallic gold & multi-colored foil. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

(box opens flat) depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

...the outside lid of the box is covered in rose petals; the box is stained in shades of burgundy and a hint of blue; inside is painted in a metallic gold & multi-colored foil. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

Dimensions 5 3/4"d x 11"w x 1 3/4"h

$49 plus shipping & tax

This item is sold, to request a similar treasure box (email rita at svasara dot com)

...the outside box is covered in a silk fabric embroidered in pink & green floral pattern & is lined with clear recycled rolled glass; the lid is covered in matching green paper and sprinkled with the same clear glass; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

...the outside box is covered in a silk fabric embroidered in gold over multi-colored foil; the lid is covered in the same foil with a bangle on top that has white stones; a gold plated bangle with white colored stones serves as the handle; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

...the outside box is covered in a textured paper with a bit of blue sparkle & where the green design can be felt; the lid is covered in a similar colored recycled rolled glass; a gold plated bangle with white colored stones serves as the handle; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

...the outside box is covered in alternating stripes of gold paint and multi-colored foil; the lid is covered in embossed wallpaper; a gold plated bangle with amber colored stones serves as the handle; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

...the outside box is painted pink and then covered in orange & gold-toned with some bits of light blue recycled rolled glass; the inside lid is lined with patterned pink paper; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

A wooden cigar box from Dominican Republic transformed into a portfolio treasure box...

...the outside lid of the box is covered in patterned paper and finished off with two gold-plated bangles; The sides are stained in shades of blue; inside is painted in a metallic gold - the top had multi-colored foil and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)

depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

...the outside box is covered in burgundy silk fabric embroidered in a butterfly motif; The lid is covered in recycled rolled glass in shades of blue and amber with some blue glitter; a gold plated bangle serves as the handle; inside is painted in a metallic gold and the bottom is lined with hand embossed copper, recycled blue glass and petals from flowers much cherished. (note: Each one is different on the outside but all the insides are the same, like all of us)depending on how you look inside and where the light comes & reflects from the bottom inside will glow more or less and change in color

Svasara means...

your essence

Why Treasure Chests & Boxes

I’ve always been attracted to all kinds of storage trunks, boxes and chests – even giving them as gifts for people to keep their special things. In one of my “clear as bell” moments when asked what I was going do in my new design business – straight from the heart, without any hesitation – I stated “I am going to make children’s trunks.” -----The path from that day to now has not always been as clear but the journey has brought me to this moment overflowing with creative ideas for all kinds of treasure chests & boxes for everyone.Listen to more about Svasara Treasure Chests & the inspiration behind them.

Svasara Offerings

1. Embellish: existing & traditional chests, trunks & boxes2. Couture Design: from the ground up Svasara one of kind designed treasure chests in wood or metal in abstract forms and shapes. (more detailed info & images from Elephant Collection coming soon)3. Completely Custom: you bring me your chest and/or materials and we can work to create a personalized treasure chesteach is always unique & handmade with an elementreminding us that we are all connected and part of something bigger4. NEW Wedding Services

Tell me what's in your treasure chest....

Send me an email and let me know the special things that you keep or would put in your treasure chest. tell me why, the story about the item...

About the designer

I create treasure chests from a variety of materials in different sizes & shapes trying to make each one unique and beautiful. There is great joy as I create each one as and more ideas come the more I make. My inspiration comes from many places and the key for me is to stay open and then the ideas start forming. I love working out different methods and applying them less common materials. I am very happy with I have created & on the treasure box site I am excited to share what comes next with you…delight,enjoy,cherish!